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Royal Fuchsia

#CA2C92

RGB 202, 44, 146 · HSL 321°, 64%, 48% · CMYK 0, 78, 28, 21

Royal Fuchsia is #CA2C92 in HEX — rgb(202, 44, 146), hsl(321°, 64%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 78%, 28%, 21%).

Royal Fuchsia pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 64%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CA2C92

RGB202, 44, 146

HSL321°, 64%, 48%

HSV321°, 78%, 79%

CMYK0, 78, 28, 21

Decimal13249682

CSS RGBrgb(202, 44, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 64%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Smoothie 120B-7

ΔE 0.8 · #CC2C92

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 17.3 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 18.1 · #D15B9B

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 18.4 · #DE4C8A

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 20.3 · #AE417B

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 21.7 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 22.3 · #D96CAD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 23.4 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 23.7 · #B54D7F

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 25.8 · #C25A88

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 26.5 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 28.6 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 30.9 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 37 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 42.4 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 54.7 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CA2C92

#2CC963

Analogous

#B12CC9

#CA2C92

#C92C44

Triadic

#CA2C92

#92C92C

#2C92C9

Split-Complementary

#CA2C92

#44C92C

#2CC9B1

Tetradic

#CA2C92

#C9B12C

#2CC963

#2C44C9

Monochromatic

#4B1137

#8A1E64

#CA2C92

#DD64B3

#EBA3D2

Rectangle

#CA2C92

#C9632C

#2CC963

#2C92C9

Compound

#CA2C92

#C92C44

#2CC963

#2CC9B1

Variations

Lighter

#D951A9

#DB84BC

#E5BCD7

Darker

#A42076

#731452

#440A30

Saturation

#926381

#C92C92

#DF1699

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.90:1

vs Black

4.29:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CA2C92

#84878F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA2C92

#62628A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA2C92

#C44F4D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Royal Fuchsia strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D74E89

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CA2C92

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C453AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2FA157

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #CA2C92;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA2C92;

CSS Variable

--color-royal-fuchsia: #CA2C92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal-fuchsia': '#CA2C92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA2C92] text-[#CA2C92]

SCSS

$royal-fuchsia: #CA2C92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA2C92?

#CA2C92 is Royal Fuchsia, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CA2C92 warm or cool?

Royal Fuchsia reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Royal Fuchsia?

Royal Fuchsia works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Royal Fuchsia?

Royal Fuchsia pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Royal Fuchsia?

You can download Royal Fuchsia on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Royal Fuchsia?

The hex code is #CA2C92. In RGB it's 202, 44, 146, and in HSL it's 321°, 64%, 48%.

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